UK Government Websites’ Performance Under the Microscope
We all need to be tested from time to time. This is also true of websites. Website monitoring and downtime service, StatusCake, decided to look at the performance of all the .gov.uk domains run by the UK government. There were 2,653 of them in all. It was no small feat, but we’re glad they put…
5 Tips for Improving Productivity by Relaxing
Think about it, you are increasing your productivity by doing nothing. It sounds too good to be true, right? But this is as factual as it gets. One of the best ways to get the head working efficiently is by giving it enough rest. You can’t keep working like clockwork and thinking your productivity would…
Why Website Speed Counts
If you are just about to set up your site, you will be told that you need to use the right keywords and add content regularly. However, not many people will tell you about the importance of website loading speed. In recent years, it has become one of the main ranking factors of search engines,…
What We Can Learn About Business from Slot Games
A lot has changed since slot machines were invented. While there was an addictive element decades ago that made the young more vulnerable to turning this into a habit, it’s different now. With the invention of online games where people play slots for free or for real money also came the need to build a…
Retail Store Organisation: Dos and Don’ts
The way that you arrange your retail store sounds like a fairly simple task. Obviously, you want your store to flow well; you want customers to be able to find what they need; and you’d like there to be an aesthetic benefit to the overall look. There’s no denying that the aspects described above…
Five SEO techniques no one will tell you about
Every website owner online is competing for the same things; the first position on Google’s Search results and a massive increase in organic traffic. With too many websites flooding the internet space, SEO has gained a lot of attention among both big and small brands. The stiff competition has made it even more important for…
4 Top Networking Tips for Estate Agents
Networking – everyone does it, so it must be simple, right? To put it briefly, not necessarily and it could take a bit of practice to do it well. Networking is essential for estate agents and is a great way to get your foot on the ladder if you want to start earning more commission,…
3 of the Best Ways for Estate Agents to use LinkedIn
It’s not news to anyone that social media and LinkedIn especially can substantially help business people and can be a career changing platform for those who use it to their advantage. However, most people don’t use LinkedIn to it’s full potential and miss out on business opportunities as a result. Estate agents especially should look…
Print and bind your own marketing books
Getting marketing materials printed commercially can be a hefty investment if your business is still finding its feet. To make a single print run cost efficient per unit, a significant number of flyers, posters, banners or books need to be produced. Small businesses often don’t need marketing materials in these quantities, leaving large amounts of…
4 Affordable Link Building Strategies for Small Businesses
Building high-quality backlinks to your website forms an integral part of a sound Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategy. This is because Google counts the number of quality, relevant backlinks as one of their top ranking factors, meaning you may begin to notice an increase in your search engine rankings. In essence, there are plenty of…
3 Ways To Keep Your Business Secure
Safety and security is one of those huge buzzwords in business which is also more than just a buzzword. The more that you can ensure security in business, the more of a future you can expect for it, and the more you can expect it to be able to do as well, so it is…
Top Branding Mistakes
One of the most important things that any business can do is to create a strong and identifiable brand for their company. Not only is this how customers will recognise and become loyal towards your business, but it will also sum up everything that it stands for. But as well as thinking about the things…